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Happy April!

It’s exciting to see warmer days in the forecast even though allergy season has kicked into high gear. (I hate that allergy season started early.) I’m looking forward to the food events season starting in the area.


This week’s newsletter features a short list of things I’ve learned since I started blogging. It also includes the latest blog post and some food articles.


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Enjoy.

Kelci

Things I’ve Learned as a Blogger

Food is a connector.

My closest friends are people who love food just as much–or more–than I do. It’s often incorporated somehow when we meet up. Experiencing new restaurants has helped me connect with people on a different level.


It’s okay to go solo.

When I started college, I wasn’t very comfortable going places by myself because I was in a new city. Luckily, by the time I started my blog, I knew the city a lot better. Fast forward to the present, and exploring by myself is one of my favorite things to do. It’s okay to enjoy your own company. I love hanging out with people, but I love being able to do whatever whenever when I’m by myself.

An apple cider donut with frozen vanilla custard from Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats

You will find your people.

Since social media has become an important part of blogging, I've connected with some very kind people who are in the food space. Some are local, and some are in other parts of the U.S. and the world. I think authentically creating/sharing content and making connections with them has made the blogging experience more interesting and fun.


I used to like the idea of being a part of local food groups. In 2020, I disconnected from the ones I was a part of because they didn't make sense with my vision for Foodish Ways. I've gotten more opportunities from doing things on my own and connecting with genuine people. For example, I’ve been invited to a whiskey tasting and been featured on Redfin's blog post.


Read more from this list on my blog here.